This post is a combination of four posts that we like to call “The American Flag Suite.” You can read each post individually by following these links: America’s First Flag, America’s First “Stars and Stripes”, The Myth and Legend of Betsy Ross, and Post Revolutionary War to Today. America’s First Flag If you ever get the … More United States of America
I’m not going to beat around the bush with this intro… I really like the Burundi flag. It has a combination of classic elements that create a unique design, especially when compared to other African flags. But as we will see, it took some trial and error to get it just right. The flag of Burundi is … More Burundi: New-age classic
Whether in an office, at a parade, in a government building, or any number of places, our American readers have probably seen an American or state flag with gold fringe or tassels. If you’ve read anything on our website, you know that almost every element of a flag has a purpose, meaning, and history behind it. … More What’s up with gold fringe on flags?
For many people reading this article, the Russian tricolor may seem like a new design crafted after the fall of the Soviet Union. In reality, it is among some of the oldest flag designs. The true origins of Russia’s white, red, and blue tricolor are a bit of a mystery. The flag was first hoisted in an official … More Russia and the Soviet Union
Many often associate flags with nations and their subdivisions (states, provinces, etc.). However, their use is not limited to that. Flags come in all forms, from those representing Fortune 500 companies to local chapters of social clubs. Some flags even hold religious significance. One such religion where flags are revered is in the Buddhist faith. Flags can … More Flags in Buddhism
While the American flag’s foundation was laid during the American Revolutionary War, the country’s growth, vague laws, and new precedents allowed the flag to evolve along with the country. During the American Revolutionary War, the American Flag’s symbolism translated well to an attractive flag design. Thirteen states were represented by 13 stars and 13 stripes. But … More The American Flag: Post Revolutionary War to today
The flag of the United States was created during a turbulent time in the country’s history. Combined with the fact that it’s meant to evolve with time, the U.S. flag has one of the most complex histories of any of the world’s flags. For this reason, we will cover the U.S. flag in several posts. If … More America’s first flag
With more than 200 sovereign countries (most of which have subdivisions such as states, provinces, oblasts, etc.) and an estimated two million cities and towns, the world is full of flags. A lot of them are wonderfully designed and even more are just plain bad. However, not all flags fall neatly on this spectrum. To put it plainly, there are a lot of … More World’s Weirdest Flags (Part 1)
There’s more than meets the eye to Latvia’s flag. What looks like a simple triband flag is actually quite a unique design with medieval roots. While the flag wasn’t officially approved until 1922, evidence of the flag’s use stems back to the 13th century. The Rhymed Chronicle of Livonia, a record detailing the history of Latvia and … More Latvia: A return from exile
The flag of Argentina is one of the oldest and most influential flags in the Americas. However, the popular belief that the colors represent the sky and clouds prove that this flag is still very misunderstood. The roots of the Argentinian flag were formed during the Argentine War of Independence between those loyal to the Spanish … More Argentina: Western patriarch
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